Dietetic Technician Practice Test

Which of the following is not part of JCAHO's patient safety goals?

1. The use of 2 patient identifiers.

2. Prevention of decubitus ulcers.

3. Improvement in the safety of all medications.

4. Improvement in communication between healthcare providers.

The correct answer is: Improvement in the safety of all medications.

The correct answer is that prevention of decubitus ulcers is not part of JCAHO's (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) patient safety goals. JCAHO has established specific patient safety goals that focus on high-risk areas to enhance the safety of care provided to patients. The goals include the use of two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient treatment, improving communication among healthcare providers to prevent errors, and ensuring the safety of medications through practices like medication reconciliation and the safe administration of drugs. While preventing decubitus ulcers is certainly an important aspect of patient care and quality improvement, it is not categorized under the official JCAHO patient safety goals. This is primarily because patient safety goals are more focused on reducing errors, enhancing communication, and improving processes that directly affect patient safety and treatment outcomes rather than specific conditions like ulcers.